Marvel to Bring Official Stan Lee Documentary to Disney Plus in 2023

Wednesday, on what would have been Stan LeeOn the occasion of Marvel’s 100th anniversary, Marvel Studios has announced an upcoming original documentary about the life of the comic book legend. Lee is credited with co-creating Spider-Man, the Avengers, Black Panther, the X-Men and countless other beloved characters. The documentary, simply titled “Stan Lee,” will arrive as a Disney Plus Original in 2023, Marvel said in a blog post.

Lee, who died in 2018 at the age of 95, became one of the world’s most recognizable pop culture icons thanks to his series of iconic cameos in Marvel Studios blockbusters. Earlier this year, Marvel took the plunge from Lee’s likeness license for use in theme parks and merchandise, an indicator of enduring fan interest in Lee as one of the primary creators of the modern superhero genre.

There’s no specific release date for the documentary yet, but we’ll keep you posted as things develop.